Reusable and adjustable heat-insulating bonnet and a cape combination for use in hair treatment

Abstract

A reusable and adjustable heat-insulating bonnet and a cape combination for use in hair treatment comprising: the bonnet having a heat reflecting inner layer and an outer layer made of a durable and flexible plastic material; a collar protector extending integrally from the lower part of the bonnet; the bonnet having a set of receptacles for receiving press studs located at the top of the cape so that the bonnet and the cape can be releasably attached together; the cape having sleeves located at the front so as to free up arm movement.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A reusable and adjustable heat-insulating bonnet and a cape combination for use in hair treatment comprising: the bonnet having a heat reflecting inner layer and an outer layer made of a durable and flexible plastic material; a collar protector extending integrally from the lower part of the bonnet; the bonnet having a set of receptacles for receiving press studs located at the top of the cape so that the bonnet and the cape can be releasably attached together; the cape having sleeves located at the front so as to free up arm movement. 
     
     
         2 . The reusable and adjustable heat insulating bonnet and a cape of  claim 1  wherein the bonnet having pleats at its rear portion for size adjustability on an intended user's head. 
     
     
         3 . The reusable and adjustable heat insulating bonnet and a cape of  claim 1  wherein drawstrings adjust the tightness of the bonnet around the intended user's face. 
     
     
         4 . The reusable and adjustable heat insulating bonnet and a cape of  claim 2  wherein a hook and loop strap tightens the back portion of the bonnet where the pleats are located; press studs allowing the rear collar of the cape to be attached to the bonnet. 
     
     
         5 . The reusable and adjustable heat insulating bonnet and a cape of  claim 1  wherein the bonnet has the exterior layer made out of polyester and the interior layer made out of polyurethane. 
     
     
         6 . A method for installing the reusable and adjustable heat insulating bonnet and a cape of  claim 1  consisting in the steps of:
 a) placing the cape on the intended user while seated; 
 b) the intended user putting her arms into the sleeves; 
 c) the bonnet is placed on the head of the intended user by adjusting the pleats as required; 
 d) the bonnet is attached to the cape by pressing the press studs; 
 e) the drawstrings are tightened to fit around a face portion of the intended user; and 
 f) the pleats are secured by way of the hook and loop.